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What is an irrational number?

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An irrational number is a number that cannot be expressed as a simple fraction, meaning it cannot be written as a ratio of two integers. Its decimal representation goes on forever without repeating.

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What is the approximate value of √7?

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The approximate value of √7 is between 2.6 and 2.7.

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How do you estimate the square root of a number?

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To estimate the square root of a number, find two perfect squares between which the number lies, then use those values to approximate the square root.

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What is the value of √27?

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The value of √27 is approximately 5.2.

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Between which two integers does √50.9 lie?

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√50.9 lies between 7 and 8.

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What is the best approximation for √8?

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The best approximation for √8 is approximately 2.83.

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How do you round a number to the nearest tenth?

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To round a number to the nearest tenth, look at the hundredths place. If it is 5 or greater, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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What is the approximate value of √119?

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The approximate value of √119 is 10.9.

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What is the significance of estimating square roots in mathematics?

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Estimating square roots helps in simplifying calculations and understanding the size of numbers in various mathematical contexts.

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What is the relationship between perfect squares and their square roots?

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Perfect squares are numbers that are the square of an integer, and their square roots are the integers that produce those squares.